Dirty Laundry Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: From the Okanagan Valley wine region in British Columbia, Dirty Laundry 2018 unoaked Chardonnay. The grapes for this wine are fermented and aged in stainless-steel tanks to retain all the tangy fruit freshness and flavours on this zesty white. Look for crisp green apple, lemon zest, tropical fruit and stony mineral flavours vibrant on the palate. Chill and pour it with creamy cheeses. Drink: 2022-2023. 22686 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 13, 2022
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Château Clarke 2016, Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Baron Edmond de Rothschild, prop. from the Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux wine region, Château Clarke 2016 is a concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot red wine blend lush with ripe cassis, blueberry, raspberry, plum and savoury spices finishing with good acidity for food. Tannins are rich and grippy. Showing beautiful now, but needs some time in cellar. Try in 2023 and pour with a big juicy ribeye steak. Drink: 2024-2036. 503904 14% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. October 7, 2023
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Thierry Delaunay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Touraine, Loire A.P., France: From Touraine in the Loire wine region, Thierry Delaunay 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is dry, medium-bodied with gooseberry, grassy, fine herbs, citrus, stony mineral flavours and tropical fruit notes brilliant on the palate. The Delaunay family have been making wine in the Loire for five generations. Touraine is often referred to as "the garden of France" for its beautiful landscapes and picturesque châteaux. Drink: 2022-2024. 391847 12.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2023
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Thornbury Pinot Noir 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Thornbury 2020 Pinot Noir is a bright ruby, vibrant and mouth filling PN from the Marlborough wine region. Look for supple red berry, cherry, red plum, baking spice and fine herb flavours smooth and harmonious on the palate. Enjoy it on its own lightly chilled, or pour it with Dijonnaise-style chicken breasts from the grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 25806 13.50% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 13, 2022
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Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay 2020, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States: Kistler Les Noisetiers 2020 Chardonnay is a top-notch California Chard, beautifully expressive of its Sonoma terrior. Dry, full-bodied with a mouthful of ripe apple, peach, tropical fruit, lemon curd, butternut and flinty mineral flavours long and luxurious on the palate. Pour with shrimp scampi or grilled lobster tails with a lemon butter baste. Delish! Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 251223 14.10% XD 750 mL $139.95 Score: 93/100. July 15, 2022
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